Chia (Salvia hispanica) is an annual herbaceous plant, the seeds of which were consumed
already thousands of years ago. Current research results indicate a high nutritive value for …

Omega-3 fatty acids, one of the key building blocks of cell membranes, have been of
particular interest to scientists for many years. However, only a small group of the most …

The consumption of chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) has increased in recent years due its
high content of omega‐3 fatty acids and dietary fiber. This seed also has a high …

The growth of functional components containing agricultural foods is enhancing because
these components aid the human body against different chronic diseases. Currently, chia …

Omega-3 fatty acids are rich in marine animals and plant-based foods like grains and seeds.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are directly present in …

Chia seeds (Salviae hispanicae semen), obtaining from Salvia hispanica L.(Lamiaceae),
currently are becoming more popular in the food industry as a “novel food”, as ingredient of …

Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) is an ancient oilseed used by Mayas and Aztecs as foodstuff.
This seed is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid), soluble and insoluble …

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is a plant that produces seeds rich in some nutraceutical
compounds with high protein content, but little is known about them; for this reason the aim …

With increasing public health awareness worldwide, demand for functional food with
multiple health benefits has also increased. The use of medicinal food from folk medicine to …

With increasing public health awareness worldwide, demand for functional food with
multiple health benefits has also increased. The use of medicinal food from folk medicine to …